Studs Terkel style interviews with 72 men and women between 70 and 102 on how to live gracefully in good physical, mental and spiritual health and then die at peace. Title Finish Up Strong taken from Deerfield Academy headmaster to adapt the attitude and spirit of ninth inning and fourth quarter to the last chapter of life. Lessons drawn from interviews and three essays on the soul as percieved by Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddists and Hindus. 242 pages. Nominated for the Library of Virginia Literary Award. Subject of Richmond Times Dispatch 54th Public Square. Former Richmond Arts Council Chair John Bryan writes, "Congratulations on this good and important book - certainly a nice look at a diverse range of persons. And what a thoughtful look at religion, philosophy and the meaning of life."
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